Electroactive polymer actuators and devices

Steven G. Wax; Randall R. Sands

doi:10.1117/12.349666

28 May 1999 Electroactive polymer actuators and devices

Steven G. Wax, Randall R. Sands

Proceedings Volume 3669, Smart Structures and Materials 1999: Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349666
Event: 1999 Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials, 1999, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Abstract

The application of electroactive polymers (EAP) for mechanical actuation is discussed. A comparison is made between established actuation technologies and polymer actuators. In addition, mammalian muscle properties are compared to some of the observed polymer actuation properties. This paper attempts to analyze actuator performance metrics, as set for current technologies, to determine the feasibility of electroactive polymer actuators in various applications. In this analysis, different mechanical design approaches are reviewed for possible use in EAP actuator applications. Examples of EAP microactuators are presented.

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Steven G. Wax and Randall R. Sands "Electroactive polymer actuators and devices", Proc. SPIE 3669, Smart Structures and Materials 1999: Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices, (28 May 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.349666

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